12 Stunning Pergola Designs You'll Want to Steal

May 8, 2019Laura Grande

We can't get enough of these amazing, intricate and carefully-designed pergolas that appeared on HGTV Canada. Offering plenty of shade and architectural appeal to spare, these designs will no doubt help inspire your next backyard renovation.

Published April 9, 2014, Updated May 8, 2019

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12 Stunning Pergola Designs You'll Want to Steal

May 8, 2019 Laura Grande

We can't get enough of these amazing, intricate and carefully-designed pergolas that appeared on HGTV Canada. Offering plenty of shade and architectural appeal to spare, these designs will no doubt help inspire your next backyard renovation.

Published April 9, 2014, Updated May 8, 2019

Backyard Haven

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Backyard Haven

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This gorgeous design from <em><a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/backyard-builds/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Backyard Builds</a></em> co-hosts Brian McCourt and Sarah Kennleyside has us considering our own <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/top-12-most-stunning-pergola-designs-1049595/">pergola plans</a> for summertime renovations. This simple addition is spruced up with strings of lights – perfect for evening social gatherings.
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Watch this and other episodes of <em>Backyard Builds</em> <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/backyard-builds/videos/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here</a> for even more reno inspiration.

Backyard Haven

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This gorgeous design from <em><a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/backyard-builds/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Backyard Builds</a></em> co-hosts Brian McCourt and Sarah Kennleyside has us considering our own <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/top-12-most-stunning-pergola-designs-1049595/">pergola plans</a> for summertime renovations. This simple addition is spruced up with strings of lights – perfect for evening social gatherings.
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Watch this and other episodes of <em>Backyard Builds</em> <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/backyard-builds/videos/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here</a> for even more reno inspiration.

Photo Credit: HGTV Canada

Pergolas Gone Wild

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Pergolas Gone Wild

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Photo Credit: HGTV Canada

Welcome to the <em>mecca</em> of decks with three entirely separate pergola rooms! No doubt this was one of <em>Decked Out</em> host Paul Lafrance's finest moments.
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Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/paul-lafrance/photos/10-things-to-consider-before-building-your-own-deck-1918835/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">10 Things to Consider Before Building Your Own Deck</a>

Pergolas Gone Wild

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Welcome to the <em>mecca</em> of decks with three entirely separate pergola rooms! No doubt this was one of <em>Decked Out</em> host Paul Lafrance's finest moments.
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Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/paul-lafrance/photos/10-things-to-consider-before-building-your-own-deck-1918835/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">10 Things to Consider Before Building Your Own Deck</a>

Photo Credit: HGTV Canada

Gimme Shelter

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Gimme Shelter

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Photo Credit: HGTV Canada

This simple wood pergola with glass siding offers respite from the sun for family and party guests while also acting as a gorgeous gateway into this newly-renovated yard from <em><a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/backyard-builds/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Backyard Builds</a></em>.
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Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/www.greatcanadianhomes.ca/photos/canadian-backyard-designs-1916358/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">These 20 Canadian Backyards Were Meant for Summer Entertaining</a>

Gimme Shelter

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This simple wood pergola with glass siding offers respite from the sun for family and party guests while also acting as a gorgeous gateway into this newly-renovated yard from <em><a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/backyard-builds/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Backyard Builds</a></em>.
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Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/www.greatcanadianhomes.ca/photos/canadian-backyard-designs-1916358/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">These 20 Canadian Backyards Were Meant for Summer Entertaining</a>

Photo Credit: HGTV Canada

Here Comes the Sun

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Here Comes the Sun

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This clean and modern Paul Lafrance creation can transform into a canopy when needed or can otherwise remain open to let the sun in.
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Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/last-minute-backyard-party-tips-1917345/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">10 Tips for Throwing a Last-Minute Backyard Party Without the Stress</a>

Here Comes the Sun

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This clean and modern Paul Lafrance creation can transform into a canopy when needed or can otherwise remain open to let the sun in.
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Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/last-minute-backyard-party-tips-1917345/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">10 Tips for Throwing a Last-Minute Backyard Party Without the Stress</a>

Photo Credit: HGTV Canada

Off to the Side

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Off to the Side

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Photo Credit: HGTV Canada

This open concept pergola featured on <em><a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/backyard-builds/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Backyard Builds</a></em> acts as both side pathway and companion piece to the renovated backyard dining area. Think of all the barbecue parties you could host.
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Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/renovations/photos/7-super-valuable-backyard-reno-ideas-most-people-overlook-1900270/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">7 Super Valuable Backyard Reno Ideas Most People Overlook</a>

Off to the Side

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This open concept pergola featured on <em><a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/backyard-builds/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Backyard Builds</a></em> acts as both side pathway and companion piece to the renovated backyard dining area. Think of all the barbecue parties you could host.
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Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/renovations/photos/7-super-valuable-backyard-reno-ideas-most-people-overlook-1900270/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">7 Super Valuable Backyard Reno Ideas Most People Overlook</a>

Photo Credit: HGTV Canada

Putting the "Fun" in Functional

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Putting the "Fun" in Functional

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This Paul Lafrance pergola is not only functional, but its design element naturally creates a show-stopping backyard centrepiece and dining area.

Garden Chic

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Garden Chic

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This pergola offers plenty of shade during certain hours of the day, but with an open top, it's also ideal for those days you want to spend basking in the sun.
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Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/real-estate/photos/7-ways-to-feel-like-you-have-a-pool-without-owning-one-1904712/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">7 Ways to Feel Like You Have a Pool Without Owning One</a>

Garden Chic

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This pergola offers plenty of shade during certain hours of the day, but with an open top, it's also ideal for those days you want to spend basking in the sun.
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Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/real-estate/photos/7-ways-to-feel-like-you-have-a-pool-without-owning-one-1904712/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">7 Ways to Feel Like You Have a Pool Without Owning One</a>

Photo Credit: HGTV Canada

Simple Elegance

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Simple Elegance

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We can't get enough of this stunning and unique pergola created by Paul Lafrance. From its elevated platform to the criss-cross top, it's a design dream.
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Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/scott-mcgillivray/blog/scott-mcgillivrays-7-must-have-backyard-essentials-1926369/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Scott McGillivray's 7 Must-Have Backyard Essentials</a>

Simple Elegance

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We can't get enough of this stunning and unique pergola created by Paul Lafrance. From its elevated platform to the criss-cross top, it's a design dream.
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Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/scott-mcgillivray/blog/scott-mcgillivrays-7-must-have-backyard-essentials-1926369/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Scott McGillivray's 7 Must-Have Backyard Essentials</a>

Photo Credit: HGTV Canada

Catch the Wave

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Catch the Wave

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Photo Credit: HGTV Canada

Inspired by the ocean, this gorgeous pergola makes you feel as though you escaped to the tropics. Now going on vacation can be just as easy as stepping into your backyard.

Linear Look

Keep it it in line, people! As much as we love that wave design, a linear look can be just as appealing.

Photo Credit: HGTV Canada

Romantic Escape

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Romantic Escape

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Photo Credit: HGTV Canada

This gorgeous pergola design by Paul Lafrance boasts an old-world romanticism with its lattice roof and elegant white drapery. It's a perfectly whimsical backyard retreat – one that is bound to impress your guests, as well.
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Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/blog/5-backyard-upgrades-that-will-provide-the-best-return-on-your-investment-1917934/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">5 Backyard Upgrades That Will Provide the Best Return on Your Investment</a>

Romantic Escape

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This gorgeous pergola design by Paul Lafrance boasts an old-world romanticism with its lattice roof and elegant white drapery. It's a perfectly whimsical backyard retreat – one that is bound to impress your guests, as well.
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Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/blog/5-backyard-upgrades-that-will-provide-the-best-return-on-your-investment-1917934/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">5 Backyard Upgrades That Will Provide the Best Return on Your Investment</a>